ABC Unified School District
District Digest November/December 2016 - Volume VI - No 2
A Message from the Superintendent - Dr. Mary Sieu Follow me on Twitter: @abcsupt
Diversity is Our Strength
In This Issue News From Our Schools and Around The District . . . . . . . . 2-5 Community Involvement . . . . . . . 6
I’m aware that the outcome of the recent Presidential election has caused deep concern among some students, families, and staff members. The nation maintains a strong tradition for the peaceful transition of power. Please know that as educators, our top priority is to keep our students safe from discrimination and bullying in all of our schools. In ABC Unified School District, diversity is our strength. Our District serves over 21,000 students with 93% representing different ethnic and racial groups. Forty five percent of our students are of Hispanic/Latino backgrounds. Thirty eight percent are of Asian and Pacific Islander backgrounds. Nine percent are African-Americans and seven percent are White/Caucasian. Our students come from different backgrounds, cultures, languages, and religions. Not only do we respect differences but we embrace the diversity in the multiple communities we serve. Our students all come here to learn and be successful with our guidance. We will maintain our strong protections against any kinds of discrimination, regardless of a student’s race, ethnicity, faith, sexual orientation, or gender identity. As changes in our country unfold, we must remain steadfast in our mission. Now more than ever, we need every member of our school community to reach across and serve as the bridge to support the challenging work ahead of us. Although we can’t control what is going on in the larger world around us, we can strengthen our sense of community in ABCUSD. As we approach the ending of the 2016 year, it is the perfect time to pause and reflect on who we are and to reaffirm our appreciation for one another. Our schools are safe and welcoming places for all students and their families. I remain grateful to be a part of this dynamic school district that embraces diversity. Let’s redouble our support for one another and look forward and not backwards. On Tuesday, November 6 Chris Apodaca was selected as the new Board President, Soo Yoo as Vice President, and Letty Mendoza as Clerk of the Board. Outgoing President Olympia Chen was recognized for her year of service in 2016. I look forward to the many holiday events in our schools and community. I wish everyone a wonderful holiday season! »
Board Member Maynard Law, Board Member Sophia Tse, Board Member Lynda Johnson, Board Member Olympia Chen, President of the Board Chris Apodaca, Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu, Clerk of the Board Leticia Mendoza, and Vice President of the Board Soo Yoo
ABC Unified School District 16700 Norwalk Blvd. Cerritos, CA 90703 Phone: 562.926.5566 Fax: 562.404.1092 Web: www.abcusd.k12.ca.us